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Madison Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 8:08 AM CDT

Best Time to Run in Madison Today

8 AM–9 AM

58°F and overcast at peak. Wind 10 mph from the SSE, dew point 53°F.

90
Peak FitScore
Temperature
58°F / feels 55°
Wind
10 mph SSE, gusts 22
Dew Point
53°F — comfortable
Humidity
84%
UV Index
1 — Low
Air Quality
33 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

☁️ 8 AM
90
58° feels 55° 10 mph SSE
☁️ 9 AM
86
62° feels 60° 10 mph SSE
10 AM
75
66° feels 64° 12 mph SSE
☁️ 11 AM
65
69° feels 68° 14 mph SSE 1% rain
12 PM
59
71° feels 71° 17 mph SSE 1% rain
☁️ 1 PM
53
73° feels 72° 20 mph SSE 1% rain
☁️ 2 PM
58
73° feels 71° 16 mph SSE 5% rain
🌧️ 3 PM
55
69° feels 68° 13 mph SSE 20% rain
🌧️ 4 PM
44
69° feels 73° 4 mph SE 51% rain
☁️ 5 PM
63
66° feels 62° 14 mph S 56% rain
🌧️ 6 PM
57
63° feels 56° 20 mph S 41% rain
🌧️ 7 PM
62
62° feels 59° 12 mph SSE 78% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

🌧️
Today Apr 17
73° / 54°
90
🏃 8 AM–10 AM 💧 78%
🌧️
Sat Apr 18
49° / 32°
90
🏃 8 AM–10 AM 💧 46%
🌧️
Sun Apr 19
47° / 32°
72
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Mon Apr 20
53° / 30°
77
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Tue Apr 21
66° / 42°
95
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Wed Apr 22
64° / 37°
92
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Thu Apr 23
77° / 55°
79
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 40%
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🌤 Tomorrow in Madison: Best window: 9–11 AM (FitScore 95) 6am: 48°F, feels 45° — NW 8mph 9am: 58°F, feels 56° — W 12mph 12pm: 66°F, feels 65° — SW 8mph ☔ Rain likely after 3pm.
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Madison running weather FAQ

What's the best time to run in Madison today?

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 8 AM–9 AM with a peak FitScore of 90/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Madison?

The best months for running in Madison are April, May, September, October. The most challenging months are typically January, February. Summer humidity rivals the Southeast. Watch for fast-moving thunderstorms in the afternoon.

What is the FitScore?

FitScore rates each hour from 0–100 for outdoor exercise based on temperature, humidity, dew point, wind, precipitation probability, UV index, and air quality. Higher scores mean better conditions.

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